<VV> 67-69 Turn Signal Switch

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Wed Feb 10 13:14:30 EST 2010


The only difficulty in the mod is FINDING the steering column "cup" that
holds the switch. Nobody reproduces it, and you have to FIND a '67-8 GM
donor car. No such animal exists nowadays, since in recent years they
cleaned out all the 'yards for scrap metal. All the ones that ARE out there
are in complete, usable cars. Now if only I could afford to part out a
$35,000 Camaro just for that cup...... (G)

Anyone have one (or two) available? (particularly interested in one with
original '67 gold paint.)

-Mark

> [Original Message]
> From: Bill H. <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Date: 2/10/2010 10:48:32 AM
> Subject: <VV> 67-69 Turn Signal Switch
>
> I'd like to thank Kent Sullivan for his execellent article on upgrading
the factory Boyne turn signal switch used on 67-69 Covairs, to the better
Delco unit.
>
> After going through 3 Boyne switches (they break every time you
hand-cancel a turn), I got disgusted and used Kent's procedure to adapt the
steering column flange (adding 2 new tapped holes) to accept the Delco
switch, which is infinitely better than the Boyne.  In fact, it's difficult
to understand why GM would even use such a terrible design on their 67-68
cars in the first place.  My son drove my car last week and not only broke
the locking fingers that lock a turn, but the entire lever went limp and
broke off the switch almost completely.
>
> Kent's article can be found in the July 2007 issue of the Communique, but
an updated version can be found on the Web at 
>
> http://www.corvairkid.com/67-9signal.htm
>
> The Delco switch is installed and works but I can't drive the car to make
sure the upper support bearing is installed correctly until the weather
clears.  Total installation time for a fat-fingered klutz (but who loves to
fix nuts-and-bolts things):  about 4 hours total, including tool collection
and cleanup.
>
> CAVEAT:  If you want to buy a new repro Delco switch, DON'T order the
NAPA catalogued switch for a 69 Corvair!  It's the wrong switch!  Order the
one for a '67 or 68 Corvair (it works for the 69, which had the same
identical steering column), or even a 68 Chevelle, and you'll get the
correct one.
>
> Again, thanks Kent.  The Corvair hobby has some great folks who share
their experiences and it's great (I have plans to do some articles when I
have time).
>
> Regards...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Coupe 110 PG
>




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